Android 2.1 update for the DROID Eris coming by month's end?

Seemingly forgotten in the shadow of the Motorola DROID, the DROID Eris may finally see an update to Android 2.1. The support page for the DROID Eris has been updated and now contains information about a new version of Android that is slated to hit the aging handset. Though the Android version included in the update was not specified, the changelog clearly points to it being the much anticipated Android 2.1. No date for roll out was listed but internal rumblings suggest that it may hit before the month of May is over, just in time for the ERIS to hit the EOL list.

Where did you get the “month’s end” from? It just says “coming soon” and that may mean months (like with Hero or Droid).

Allele

What is eol list

HorriblePerson

end of life. They’ll keep selling it, but stop bringing in new stock (according to a vzw rep on the phone).

Joe

End of life I think

Val

end of life

Ricky

If Verizon updates it before the Hero and the Moment, i will cancel my contract with Sprint on the spot and switch to Verizon…

AusFest

End of life…….keep it going. Lets see how many end of life responses we can get on BGR today

jdawgdiddy

I have had 2.1 for a while on my Eris. I am actually running the 3rd leaked version of it. It will be nice to have the official OTA though.

StevenGlansburg

End of life…. kill off the fragmentation

Jarrett

@ StevenGlansburg,

That isn’t part of the plan.

tino72

aging handset? is nov of last year a long time? seems like 4 months or so?

QuickWeevil

Yes, it’s actually 6 months old now and it’s aging because it was technically obsolete when it came out.

Eris User

swweeeeettttt

justjohnmichael

ok, I’ll play…

End of Life.

And don’t hold your breath.

And Morrowind was awesome.

That is all.

Elrabin

Oh! Yeah! Just like the iPhone and iPhone 3g are going to be getting that big new Multitasking update in OS 4.0! Right?

Oh. Wait. They’re not.

So i guess you’re screwed eh?

Rob

Just get an iPhone and stop worrying about updates.

cat in the hat

haha. well done!

Jamie

Oh, if you get an iPhone, you will be supremely worried about updates. Every update will threaten to brick your phone, unless you only install apps that Uncle Steve says that you can.

I’ll NEVER give any of my money to Apple while Uncle Steve is in charge.

Elrabin

Oh! Yeah! Just like the iPhone and iPhone 3g are going to be getting that big new Multitasking update in OS 4.0! Right?

Oh. Wait. They’re not.

So i guess you’re screwed eh?

Stupid reply system attached my reply to 12 instead of 13

woowoo

I think it’s going end of life…

in all seriously these “updates” are getting out of control…need some standardizing

Lynn

OMG. I’m switching to Verizon immediately over this news! I don’t care if they overcharge me monthly!

This soooo made my weekend.

Amanda

Me too. Where do I sign?

This is the best news since the RAZR coming to America’s most expensive network.

NoFan

Says the customer who got a smartphone on a prepaid budget and their account had to be sold off…..

bill b

Although the droid Erie does seem to live in the shadow of the big,clunky motor droid.I(like many) chose the Eris beacause of its slim sleek design and not the lower price.in my eyes the Eris is a better device and will be far from obsolite with the new 2.1 system.I am happy with the phones current system except for the lack of turn by turn nav.

Eris User

bill b says it all

MaryAnne

YAY! This is fantastic! Never been this excited in my life. I’m going to eat red ants to celebrate.

MJElvisBeatles

Yay!

I want to FINALLY be updated to the greatest android OS firmware until 2.2 rolls around and my phone will be outdated yet again!

Give it up to big red to continues to overcharge and rape their customers!

Biggest_Verizon_Lover

I’m just happy that Verizon doesn’t charge us for OS upgrades.

I’m sure if they thought they could get away with it they would charge a monthly recurring fee to have access to OTA updates.

JP

I gave up months ago. So long Eris, you POS.

Danny

The leaked version is the same and is buggy, not as bad as the first three but still buggy

http://www.facebook.com/mortally.wounded Matt

It’ll get here when it gets here, so just chill out and let it happen.

verizon employee

2.1 UPDATE TOMORROW MAY 11 FOR ERIS

MG

I hope you’re right. I’ve been holding off on the Incredible hoping for this. (By the way, I don’t think the Incredible is all that Incredible. It is definately faster and smoother but I really feel that is about all it has over the Eris. I think with 2.1 the Eris can definately stay in the game.

fubarchitect

it is android 2.1 and is going to start rolling out tomorrow, verified by rep in store

MikeD

Man, what a tough crowd. By most Geeks comments here I’m guessing the Droid Eris never should have seen the light of day.

Ease up on it.

We are in the Age of low power requirement (as in low electrical) devices. If the Eris get the job done what are some people getting so angry about?